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## why it's a gotcha
-it's an instant reject signal. it tells the reader you're mass-producing applications without genuine interest. and it happens way more often than you'd think because everyone's rushing near deadlines.
+it's an instant reject signal. it tells the reader you're mass-producing applications without genuine interest. and it happens way more often than you'd think because everyone's rushing near deadlines — the direct consequence of [[starting-applications-too-late|starting too late]].
## the fix
-ctrl+F the school name in every essay before submitting. better yet, have someone else read it. fresh eyes catch what yours skip.
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-## see also
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-- [[check-what-you-submit]] — same energy: verify before you send
-- [[starting-applications-too-late]] — rushing is what causes this
-- [[college-board-student-search]] — another college app trap
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+ctrl+F the school name in every essay before submitting. better yet, have someone else read it. fresh eyes catch what yours skip. same rule as [[check-what-you-submit|checking what you submit]] — verify before you send.
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